Garretson W. Gibson
Liberian politician
Born on: May 20, 1832Died on: April 26, 1910
Aged: 77 years 341 days (935 months)
Birth Sign: Taurus
Garretson Warner Gibson was the 14th president of Liberia from 1900 to 1904. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, his family emigrated to Liberia in 1845.
After receiving an education in mission schools, he returned to Maryland to study theology. Ordained a priest, he served as rector of the Episcopalian Trinity Church in Monrovia.
He also served as Chaplain of the Liberian Senate. Later, he served as President of the Trustee Board of Liberia College and at one time President of the college.
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